Description
Black Forest Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that combines rich chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and a sweet cherry topping. It’s a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for holidays, birthdays, or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling (or homemade cherry compote)
- Whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each.
- Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Wrap the pan in foil and place in a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath). Bake for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, spoon cherry pie filling on top and decorate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Add cherry liqueur like Kirsch to the filling or topping for extra flavor.
- Use fresh cherries in season instead of pie filling.
- Add mini chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache for a richer finish.
- Make a day ahead for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
